What do I do? (trigger? I've no idea)

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Registered: 03-26-2003
What do I do? (trigger? I've no idea)
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Mon, 04-19-2004 - 7:35pm
... in the middle of a med change and I can't bear this .. what do i do .. it's soooo hard .. my poor family .. if this isn't proof of something being chemically imbalanced, then I don't what would be ... had to switch meds and I'm just careening down and down .. if I'm not feeling like hurting me or others, I'm just trying not to fall to pieces in sobs .. 3 more days weaning down from one med before I can even begin the new one .. then how the h*ll long before it helps .. what am I supposed to do in the meantime? It's frightening feeling like this, having these thoughts. I feel awful for my husband and kids ............
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 04-19-2004 - 8:17pm
Angel, I've been there and know how you are feeling. ( Worse than you did when you first went on the meds!) Know we are here for you. Keep posting your feelings, it helps to get rid of them. Try and take some time for yourself. Breath! Write the bad stuff in a journal then burn it. Take a walk. Do things to preoccupie your mind. Try to take three breaths before you speak to your family and make sure what you want to say is what come out of your mouth. Smile. Hugs to you, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Mon, 04-19-2004 - 10:39pm

Welcome, (((((Angelgray)))))!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 04-11-2003
Tue, 04-20-2004 - 2:15pm
(((((((((((((((((((angelgrey))))))))))))

I haven't experienced the weaning off of the medication..as I just started meds recently. Find something that you love doing and try and do that if you can..I don't usually get many moments to myself but when I'm losing it if I can I get away from the kids..usually it's just into a different room and I'll do a couple of words in a crossword puzzle..or I'll pick up one of the books in regards to my childrens disabilities and read a paragraph or two..just in order to try and gather myself together.

I've found that coming to this computer and just typing..not looking at my typing..or the words I'm typing.not caring whether it makes sense or not helps me to let go a little bit and regain a tiny bit of my sanity so to speak. ((((((hugs)))))) and know that you are never alone!~~Liv

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Registered: 02-25-2004
Tue, 04-20-2004 - 2:39pm
HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OTHER ANXIETY MEDS? XANAX, VALIUM ATIVAN ETC. I AM OFF ALL MEDS NOW AND HAVE BEEN FOR OVER A YEAR BUT BELIEVE ME I KNOW WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH. MY LIFESAVER WHEN STOPPING PAXIL WAS TO TEMPORARILY TAKE A SMALL DOSE OF ATIVAN. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT SOMETHING TO TAKE THE EDGE OFF THESE WITHDRAWALS. I KNOW THE MENTAL HELL OF THIS IS ALMOST UNBEARABLE. SECOND OF ALL, PRAY. I MEAN PRAY BIG TIME. NO MATTER WHAT RELIGION OR WHAT YOUR CURRENT RELATIONSHIP IS WITH GOD, JUST PRAY. GOD IS THE BEST THERAPIST AROUND. ASK HIM TO SHOW YOU THE PATH TO PEACE. AND GET YOUR MIND QUITE SO THAT YOU CAN HEAR HIS SUBTLE GUIDANCE. HE MAY NOT GIVE YOU ALL THE ANSWERS ALL AT ONCE BUT HE WILL DEFINATELY GIVE THEM. HE CAN EVEN MAKE WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE. I KNOW ITS HARD NOW BUT YOUVE GOT TO GET YOUR MIND FOCUSED ON THE FACT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO FEEL BETTER!! TELL YOURSELF THAT AND LET IT SINK IN. KEEP REPEATING IT ALL DAY IF YOU HAVE TO!! YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!!

I WILL PRAY THAT IT'S SOON!!!

WITH LOVE,

TRINA